By Brenda Richter One of the biggest questions on a raw-food, plant-based diet is where do you get your protein? Here are some quality plant-based protein sources: hemp protein, yellow pea protein, brown rice protein, flaxseed, chlorella,...

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer For decades, anger management classes have been filled with individuals who’ve lost a battle with heightened emotions . “Flying off the handle” has become a cliché in domestic abuse cases, employee shootings...

By Doug Halberstadt Sports Columnist I wrote a column a few weeks ago basically declaring the Chicago Cubs officially dead this year. One of the facts I used to support that theory was their manager, Lou Piniella,...

By Randall Smith Clock Tower Inn & Resort Executive Chef Editor’s Note: Chef Smith and I have been thinking about this concept for a holistic ranking for restaurants for some time. Many of our readers are aware...

From press release Music aficionados, food lovers and fans of pedicures, salons and boutiques all know Block 5 (500 block of East State Street in Rockford’s River District) is one of the true epicenters of Rockford’s entertainment...

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer While officials aren’t able to locate the command post that seems to be sending millions of mosquitoes to battle, there’s little doubt the Chicago/Rockford region has been a war zone where humans...

By Matt Nestor Sports Columnist A heartbreaking loss against Boylan last season left Belvidere North sitting at 2-4 and their season was almost over. Then, they didn’t lose another game until a close loss in the IHSA...

From press release Independence Village was recently designated as a collection site for used eyeglasses. Anyone with used glasses or frames can drop them off at the village, which is at 3655 N. Alpine Road. According to...

By Guy Spiro Wednesday, Aug. 25—Consider the full moon and all of the attendant energies to remain very much with us through today and tomorrow. Reread the past few days, and apply the warnings carefully. Be aware...